PIN OAK
Native to Georgia
Family: fagaceae
The strong, heavy wood was used to create "pins" for constructing wooden buildings during the colonial and frontier eras, hence the name "Pin Oak".
The Pin Oak Tree also called, swamp oak, or swamp Spanish oak, is a tree in the red oak section of the genus Quercus. Pin oak is one of the most commonly used landscaping oaks in its native range due to its ease of transplant, relatively fast growth, and pollution tolerance.
Pin oak acorns are eaten by many songbirds, wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, squirrels and smaller rodents but are a particularly important food for many ducks.
Pin Oaks are known for their vibrant fall colors, typically ranging from russet and bronze to deep red. The leaves often retain their color late into the season, sometimes even persisting through winter. This provides a long-lasting display of fall foliage, adding a splash of color to the landscape.
Classic Oak Catkins early Spring pollinator.
Pin oak leaves are known for their distinctive shape, with deep U-shaped sinuses separating 5-7 lobes, each ending in a bristle-tipped point.
